adjective

inappropriate

inappropriate, unsuitable, unfitting

His comments were completely inappropriate.

His comments were completely inappropriate.

That dress is inappropriate for a formal event.

That dress is inappropriate for a formal event.

((for sth.)) to be inappropriate for (sth.) That dress is inappropriate for a formal event.

Synonyms: unsuitable, improper; Antonyms: appropriate, suitable

From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'appropriate' (suitable). Literally means 'not suitable'.

Think 'IN-side is not APPROPRIATE' – what's inside is not suitable for the situation.

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